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BRIEFS

October 19, 2016

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CMA CGM ups north Europe to Asia rates US$2,000 for all reefers Hanjin hopes to sell ships to European shipping giants Productivity falls at world's top 30 container ports, says survey K+N's 9-month profit up 4.1pc to US$537.3 million, but sales off 1.4pc China seeks free trade deal with Colombia, offers to calm Marxist rebels EU defended by EU envoy as 'race between integration and irrelevance' Trans-Coastal Lines appoints WM Logistics as general agent in Singapore ZTO Express IPO looks raise US$1.5 billion, biggest since Alibaba debut First US shipment of Brazilian beef enters through Philadelphia EU nations complain of 'illegal' road haulage practices US railways suffer as trucks poach rail freight in third quarter UN's carbon credit accord's bark may be worse than its bite US bans the carriage of Samsung Galaxy Note7 mobile phones on aircraft Cargolux rents va-Q-tec's advanced containers to transport pharma India's cool chain facility opens at Bangalore's Kempegowda airport Etihad Cargo signs Trinity deal to fly garments from Sri Lanka to US

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
Gradual market recovery seen in container shipping Hyundai Merchant Marine considering bidding for Hanjin Shipping's Asia-US route assets IIFF conducts 9th batch of IIFF/FIATA Diploma in Logistics, Shipping & Freight Forwarding NYK establishes logistics company for finished cars in Kenya Sagarmala funds Ro Pax ferry service in Gulf of Cambay, Gujarat Handicraft exports up APM Terminals expands Chinese partnerships DP World's education programme goes global Freight traffic of South Eastern Railway improves in H1 2016-17 Investment in infrastructure on the rise but more facilitation needed, says study Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House Public Notice... Adani project in Australia declared critical infrastructure

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No passenger links without bellies Switzerland's commercial vehicle market on track More space for e-commerce in Rodgau Fourth railway package definitely on track Project Cargo Network welcomes Haiti member ICTSI and Royal Capital redeem securities Fastening system with spikes increases security New client for LIS in Poland FAA: OK with Blue Power, but not with Amazon, once again BSM selects new MDs Switching from waterborne transport to railway JLG relying on logistics expert K Line expanding ro-ro services to Vietnam Container shipping outlook: trick or treat? Imperial appoints new management board member Singapore Airlines orders Zodiac cargo containers

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
Canadian vessel owners wary of tanker ban precedent GAIL tender closure could scupper plan to build LNG ships in India Bureau Veritas revenues hit by newbuilding and offshore slumps No more large cruise ships for Mitsubishi HI ICTSI will still consider bid for downsized Mindanao port project Hyundai HI replaces top brass amid shipbuilding headwinds Time for carriers to choose old road or new path, says China COSCO head Ezra Holdings seeks to revise terms of bonds due in 2018 Rickmers Group disposes stake in Rickmers Trust Management NYK subsidiary ICO expands Zeebrugge terminal Market share-seeking port operators will boost M&As MSC scotches talk of acquiring Hanjin Shipping

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
MSC goes it alone with transpacific service as Maersk goes ad hoc New port of Moin and wider Panama Canal could prove fruitful for Latin growers Kuehne + Nagel sees revenue fall but profits rise over first nine months Analysis: bears get that sinking feeling as HPH Trust gets into deep water DB Cargo UK to cut 900 jobs after 'unprecedented' market changes FedEx to invest €1.4bn to double capacity at CDG Airport Pall-Ex appoints operations, IT and sales directors Robert van de Weg takes over commercial activities across Volga-Dnepr Group

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
Branson rebrands cruise venture as Virgin Voyages ICS urges Canada not to impose BC tanker moratorium Second delay for Havyard subsea newbuild Rolls-Royce crossing system will control Fjord 1 battery ferries Gulf Island Shipyards delivers towboat to Marquette Corrigan to leave BC Ferries to become Interferry CEO Damen partners with TeamTec on Avitalis BWTS

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
You catch more flies with honey Navios Holdings ups the ante in effort to buy back $170m of preferred shares How to close the safety loophole over iron ore fines Deceitful shippers have been evading regulations covering a potentially dangerous liquefying cargo. A more definite test is needed Cyprus poised to create new shipping deputy ministry Sector welcomes big step towards a key, longstanding goal Tankers markets face more volatility as Opec and shale players could renew price wars Cartel's talk of cut in output lifts oil price above $50 but US producers are also back in game Chrysostomou takes chief executive's job at Transmed in Cyprus Former shipping official and MEPC chairman emerges at Charalambos Mylonas-led dry bulk group Could Rickmers be the next Hanjin? Rickmers share purchase highlights German owner's financial worries, while looming junk bond and bank loan repayments seen as potential flashpoint 'Cheap' fuel oil to drive shipping for decades Despite pressure on shipping to cut CO2 emissions, industry will still be largely fuelled by hydrocarbons, research from Lloyd's Register finds Supramax sentiment softens in Pacific Limited coal cargoes dampen rates UK seafarers need better training and information to make it ashore Report highlights need for better preparation before return to shore K+N profits slip as low rates erode ocean margins Sea freight volumes rose 4.5% in third quarter, but gross profit per teu fell 4.4%, while air volumes and margins improve for Kuehne+Nagel Product tanker earnings boosted by US hurricane and Asian naphtha flows Colonial Pipeline to undertake further repairs, likely to lift MR tanker demand Teekay Tankers 'entirely focused' on mid-size tanker sector As US listed tanker owner continues to shed non-core assets, industry asks what is the fate of the VLCC in which it holds a 50% stake? Teekay LNG to raise funds in Norwegian bond market Proceeds will be used to refinance bonds, fund newbuildings, and for general purposes STX Offshore assets sale edges closer Sale notice delayed to give creditors more time to review the shipbuilder's reorganisation plan Westbound transatlantic rates 'under pressure since September' Flat initial figures for last month suggest a boom in August westbound volumes was probably short-lived Unlocking feeder potential A 'hidden value pool' in the feeder sector breeds cost saving opportunities for struggling box lines Hanjin Xiamen arrest appeal dismissed by South Korean court Hanjin considering further legal measures in light of the court overturning its appeal HHLA on hand for $1.9bn Chittagong expansion Hamburg operator part of trio assigned by Chittagong Port Authority to carry out a feasibility study into Bay Terminal project Asian refinery return boosts VLCC spot trade Shell, Day Harvest, Unipec and Glasford were the charterers hiring the big tankers to haul Middle Eastern cargoes to China's refineries Safety in numbers While container lines might be in a fight to the death battle for commercial survival, when it comes to safety they are joining forces to co-operate and share information HHI heralds 'generation change' at the top 'Generation change' will enable HHI to handle the industry crisis and carry out its new self-rescue plan Seaborne coal export weakness to persist BMI Research says Russia and Colombia expected to ramp up production to rebalance the seaborne coal market Rickmers Group sells Rickmers Trust Management to Brick Holding Brick Holding ultimately owned by Rickmers Trust chairman

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
Little value for Asia-US carriers in adding Hanjin's trans-Pacific network US grants $1 million to train military veterans as truck drivers Tech company tests one-stop system to check container status US truck tonnage, truckload rates take a tumble Hanjin rejects shipper effort to freeze owed freight payments After volume drop, KCS expects better intermodal service Puerto Rico-bound rotors move over Jaxport heavy-lift dock FedEx investing $1.5 billion in Paris distribution hub Kuehne + Nagel profit down even as ocean, air traffic rises Rickmers sells stake in troubled Singapore affiliate Rickmers Maritime India's ports pressed to lower rail handling charges Amid industry volatility, carrier management recommended to importers ICTSI will still consider bid for downsized Mindanao port project China Cosco chief: Container carriers at a crucial crossroad

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
Teekay LNG raises $110m in bond drive New York-listed LNG carrier and tanker owner to use Oslo bond cash to refinance existing bonds and pay for newbuildings. ICS calls proposed BC crude ban 'draconian' Plans to establish moratorium on crude shipments in north of Canadian province raises freedom of navigation concerns. Adnoc unveils plans to merge shipping units Abu Dhabi National Oil Co planning to put tanker, gas carriers and offshore vessels into single fleet. ICS calls proposed BC crude ban 'draconian' Plans to establish moratorium on crude shipments in north of Canadian province raises freedom of navigation concerns. Granadino crew 'using salt for brushing' teeth Crew aboard NewLead bitumen tanker await word on engine repairs and repatriation. Flinter Shipping forced into receivership Dutch owner faces uncertain future as ING refuses to renew financing for nine ships. Navios sweetens pot for preferred share swap New York-listed shipowner raises cash payout by nearly 23% to buy back shares from investors. Nasdaq boots out Ultrapetrol Restructuring South American owner loses appeal to keep its US listing. OPDR optimizes European network CMA CGM subsidiary enhances its portfolio with new service to Norway and the UK. Hanjin Shipping brace heads for breakers Troubled shipowner sees last 1990s built dry cargo vessels depart. UK Coastguard rescues seafarer Dramatic footage shows how an injured seaman is brought to safety. Capesize spot rates slip further back Island Offshore expects more layups Norwegian owner sees no hope on horizon for PSVs over the next few years. Drewry: container market to recover But only a gradual improvement expected after shock of Hanjin's demise fades. Bahri profit slips as tanker rates fall But Saudi national owner still ahead of 2015 over nine months despite Q3 drop. HMM weighs up offer for Hanjin unit South Korean shipowner has an eye on compatriot's Asia-to-US operation. Hanjin bulker brace heads for breakers Troubled shipowner sees last 1990s built dry cargo vessels depart. Maersk defends Alang scrapping plan Danish conglomerate reaffirms decision to scrap in India after local media's investigative report. Teekay LNG turns to Oslo bond market Move comes a month after preferred equity issue. Rickmers bound for bond showdown Singapore-listed containership lessor says deal to restructure bond is the best it can realistically do. Chemical tanker fights off pirate attack Nigerian gunmen thwarted as guards fire shots and seafarers retreat to safe room. South Korean bunker strike ends Seven-day action ended in the south as operators strike deal with refiners. SeaBird deploys survey ship in Belize Oslo-listed owner heading to Central America for seismic job. RMT set for bondholder showdown Singapore-listed containership lessor says deal to restructure bond is the best it can realistically do. Ezra seeks second covenant waiver Company looks to take preventative action in event of Perisai Petroleum Teknologi bond failure. GTT reports rise in nine month revenue But company says new orders are being restricted by "wait-and-see" attitude of charters and operators. Swissco cash shortage linked to idle jack-ups Collapse of four rig deal with Pemex said to be huge cash drain on Singapore offshore company. Safe Bulkers stocks up on share sale ammo New York-listed bulker owner files shelf registration for up to $200m in share sales.

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
MSC offers Maple service without Maersk MSC said it will offer its transpacific "Maple" service on its own instead of as a2M Alliance offering with Danish carrier Maersk Line. On ... OPDR launches short-sea service to U.K., Norway CMA CGM's Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) has introduced a new short-sea liner service that connects Rotterdam to the... NYK, Bolloré form auto-handling joint venture in Kenya Japanese liner carrier NYK has entered a joint venture with Bolloré Transport & Logistics Kenya Ltd. and Toyota Tsusho Corp. to set up ... WFS to handle Pakistan airline's U.K. cargo Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has entered a three-year contract to provide cargo-handling and trucking services for Pakistan Internationa... MSC sells interest in Aprile to Savino Del Bene Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has sold its interest in the Genoa, Italy-based logistics company Aprile to Florence-based forwarder S... Port of Virginia container growth continues in September The Port of Virginia continued to grow its container cargo volumes in September following a record setting month in August, according to da... K + N posts Q3, first nine-month results Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) reported Tuesday its net profits for the third quarter of 2016 slipped 4.8 percent year-over-year to 177 million Swi... Intermodal rates see slight 'reprieve' in September Intermodal rates continued to fall in September 2016 compared to the same month last year, albeit at a slower rate than in prior months, ac... KCS Q3 earnings slip amid falling volumes, revenues Kansas City Southern (KCS), a transportation holding company that owns the Kansas City Southern Railway Company, Kansas City Southern de Mé... J.B. Hunt's earnings slip amid higher revenues J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. posted net earnings of $109.4 million for the third quarter of 2016, a 5 percent drop from the third qua... FedEx to expand capacity at Paris airport hub FedEx Corp. plans to expand the capacity of its airfreight logistics hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) by as much as 40 percent,... DB Schenker, Lufthansa Cargo on track with goal to reduce carbon emissions Logistics service provider DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo, the logistics unit of German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said they are well ... ZIM has become a global niche carrier, CEO says ZIM has become a "global niche carrier," said Rafi Danieli, chief executive of the Israel-based container carrier. We concentrate on speci... Commentary: Procurement shouldn't be like doing taxes Let's start with a theory. Assume for a second that the actual act of transportation procurement isn't insanely time-consuming and rigorou... FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 25 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
LNG sector ready to meet shipping industry demand: SEA/LNG The IMO's 70th Marine Environment Committee is meeting October 24-28 to decide whether to implement a global sulfur cap of 0.5% in marine fuel in 2020 or 2025. Freight recovery limits global arbitrage opportunities for jet fuel One Singapore-based trader said the opportunity to move cargoes from northern Asia to the US West Coast is now "barely viable" given the rises in freight rates recently. Oil complex strengthens as technical sign points higher NYMEX November crude settled 35 cents higher at $50.29/b. The more liquid December contract settled up 25 cents at $50.62/b. ICE December Brent settled up 16 cents at $51.68/b. Poor weather conditions in Black Sea delays Urals, CPC loadings: traders Novorossiisk port has been closed since yesterday midday due to strong northeasterly winds. OPEC dispute over secondary source production estimates 'not a problem': Barkindo External: Wired Bunkering TANKERS: Key Asian Aframax rates hit w100 for first time in 4 months Market sources said sentiment held firm as there was limited tonnage left in Southeast Asia for any outstanding end-October cargoes. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management Kuwait oil minister sees oil prices in "logical" $50-$60/b range OPEC members had agreed in Algiers to limit production to between 32.5 million b/d and 33 million b/d, which means a cut of as much as 700,000 b/d compared with August's production. FUTURES: Crude rises on weaker dollar, rebalancing hopes FUTURES: Crude holds above $50/b despite bearish fundamentals

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INSTITUTIONS

European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry

Brussels

Call for papers by July 28th

Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets

ASSOCIATIONS

Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets

Rome

Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards

SHIPPING

In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%

Tokyo

-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe

SHIPPING

The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant

Rome

The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.

Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month

PORTS

Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month

Beijing

Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)

SHIPPING

In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships

Washington

About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region

SHIPPING

FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules

Washington

Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.

CUSTOMS

The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules

Brussels

Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC

CUSTOMS

EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code

Brussels

CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%

Civitavecchia

Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino

Le Aziende informano

Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo

SHIPYARDS

Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU

Imabari/Tokyo

Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%

TRADE

WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last

Geneva

Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases

PORTS

Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal

Barcelona

The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona

ENVIRONMENT

There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out

Rome

The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it

In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports

PORTS

In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports

Lisbon

The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany

SHIPYARDS

The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow

Copenhagen

BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

LOGISTICS

Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector

Milan

Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators

Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign

Rome

A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame

New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland

INFRASTRUCTURE

New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland

Bern

Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

CRUISES

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

Miami

The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan

Genoa

Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

PORTS

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

Riyadh

Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal

Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste

PORTS

Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste

Trieste

A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected

South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US

Seoul

The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen

PORTS

Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed

Rome

Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027

SHIPPING

Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port

Copenhagen

Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet

Warsaw

If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.

Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025

PORTS

Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025

The Defense

Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy

Rome

All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.

ASSOCIATIONS

Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi

Milan

The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed

SEAFARERS

A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones

Piraeus

The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras

INDUSTRY

Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba

Milan

The construction of railway lines is also planned

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

SHIPPING

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

Ismailia

Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu

SEAFARERS

IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation

London

The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April

PORTS

Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach

Long Beach

In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded

PORTS

Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators

Milan

Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it

PORTS

Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels

New York

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic

Los Angeles

A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems

Genoa

A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May

Singapore

New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%

Neuchatel

Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%

ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services

MARITIME SERVICES

ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services

Ischia

Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism

PORTS

Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program

Ibiza/Valencia

It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service

PORTS

Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government

Genoa

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%

Joy Taurus

1,813,071 TEUs were handled

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably

PORTS

Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed

Rome/Genoa

Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers

SHIPPING

Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces

London

This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports

Brussels

TRUCKING

Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port

Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa

Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs

PORTS

The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

The structure cost 15 million euros

COMPANIES

The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented

Suresnes/Paris

The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%

PORTS

Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30

Genoa

Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group

EDUCATION

The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships

Genoa

They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion

Rome

Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network

SHIPYARDS

San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas

Genoa

It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi

PORTS

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly

La Spezia/Bari

Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed

PORTS

Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea

Rome

He is the deputy mayor of Pisa

SHIPYARDS

India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard

Mumbai

Investment of approximately 53 million dollars

PORTS

The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee

Genoa

The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies

PORTS

The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved

Ancona

Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd

Genoa

It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia

Venice

The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary

MARITIME SERVICES

Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago

London

INDUSTRY

Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships

Turku

The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028

MEETINGS

The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking

Trieste/Los Angeles

It was built in the Ancona shipyard

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri

Trieste

The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros

PORTS

MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

Ten-year concession with possibility of extension

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024

Frankfurt am Main

The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.

COMPANIES

Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes

Turku

SAILING LIST

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LOGISTICS

The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced

Brussels

"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented

SHIPPING

Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia

Milan

"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari

DEFENCE

FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR

Taranto

The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros

TRUCKING

Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector

Rome

Seven proposals presented

NEWS

In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine

Reggio Calabria

Two dockers arrested

PORTS

Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion

Leghorn

Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee

INSURANCE

Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars

Genoa

Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million

LOGISTICS

Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding

Tczew

It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products

SHIPPING

d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million

Luxembourg

They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses

Genoa

Over 300 positions available

ASSOCIATIONS

A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta

Catania/August

The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)

Algeciras

Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%

INFRASTRUCTURE

Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector

Licciana Nardi

Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPPING

Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands

Cagliari

The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded

PORTS

Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli

Trieste

Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game

SHIPPING

Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy

Singapore

Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal

SAFETY & SECURITY

The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco

Rabat

Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub

SHIPPING

Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas

Athens

Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter

MARINAS

Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports

Rome

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples

Milan

The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy

COMPANIES

RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship

Helsinki

The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.

PORTS

Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May

Barcelona/Valencia

Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port

PORTS

Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024

Piraeus

Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing

PORTS

Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP

The Spice

Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"

PORTS

Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Rome

He will take up office on June 30th.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Athens

He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year

PORTS

Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed

Genoa/La Spezia

Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions

PORTS

Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May

Hong Kong

1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport

Rome

Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices

LAW

Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland

Advantages

The accident was caused by the ship's anchor

SAFETY & SECURITY

Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%

St. Petersburg

A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd

Genoa

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

MEETINGS

Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry

Rome

The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome

INDUSTRY

Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea

Rome

He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority

The Spice

In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second

PORTS

Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea

Trieste

Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president

PORTS

The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini

Genoa

The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders

LEGISLATION

Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport

Rome

The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May

Keelung/Taipei

The decline is accentuated for the two main companies

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships

Seongnam

The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.

PORTS

First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines

Piraeus

It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle

MEETINGS

The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th

Genoa

Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean

COMPANIES

BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025

SHIPPING

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Åland

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

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